On Mon, 30 Apr 2007, Harold A wrote:


I've just discovered that the 6mm cable leading to my electric shower
has a join: Two lengths have been joined using a 30A junction box. I
think I once heard that 6mm cable should not be joined; is that
correct? If so, what is the actual danger/risk? I wondered if anyone
could explain. How concerned should I be?

No problem at all, so long as the joint is accessible and soundly made
with terminals capable of carrying the current and in an enclosure
complying with a relevant BS or EN standard.

(crimp and solder joints are not required to be accessible.)

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